Gift Baskets can be all shapes and sizes, you are only limited by your imagination and of course your budget. A gift basket doesn’t have to be big and elaborate it can be something small. Presentation is key to a stunning gift basket!

I have always struggled with “creative talent” so when I discovered that making gift baskets was very simple, I became a talented person over night!

Something I have found funny since I learnt how easy it was to create a “Gift Basket” is how many friends copy my ideas and give baskets to their friends.

I give “Gift Baskets” for all occasions - from Christmas to Marriages, Arrival of a New Baby, Birthday Gifts for Boys or Girls, Leaving Party in fact reasons are endless.

For a boys birthday, how easy is it to get a bucket, spade and sand digging equipment. A cool towel, hat or cap (write their name on hat to give it a unique look), a stick of sunscreen or zinc cream. Then wrap it up !!

For a girl, they love lots of knick knacks or things they can make. Try putting together packets of beads in a container with compartments. Include some wire and hooks. Your local craft store can help you with items required. You can create this “Gift Basket” for less than $15.00 and they love it !

As a sailor you should know about local winds. The cause of these winds is difference in temperature; cold air is heavier than warm air. The most popular of these local winds is sea breeze. Warm air over land rises...And is replaced by cooler air sinking over ocean. At night opposite happens. The land quickly loses its heat at night and oftenfalls to a lower temperature than water. This results in a light offshore evening wind. On a lake or river, warm air can rise at edges to be replaced by cool air over water. This can result in a nice breeze for sailing.

Forcast for a Typical Sea Breeze Day: Morning Very Light Winds -No Weather Systems Near -Clear Sky -High Temperatures But Cooler Near Shore

Afternoon: Wind coming from water starting Midday -Cumulus Clouds over land -Clear over water- Winds Speeds 8 - 12 knots

Evening: Winds Decreasing as sun slips over horizon.

Sailing Terms

Amidships- middle of boat.

Backwind- wind flowing off sail.

Close Hauled- one of points of sail; sailing as close to wind as possible.

Dead Astern- straight behind

Flaking- Folding sail.

Glide Zone- distance it take a boat to stop after turningb head to wind.

Heave To- to head boat into wind in order to slow it down or stop it.